FDC History Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| Why was TOG FDC originally created? Which order created the corps? | It was determined companies would have greater success if acc. by field music during training and ceremonial rehearsal periods; General Order 18 |
| Who were the corps' first 3 instructors? | SP5 Robert Sheppard (fife); SP4 Roland Lauziere (bugle); SP5 George Carrol (drum) |
| What is the FDC birthday? | 23 February 1960 |
| Who was the first FDC officer in charge? | 1LT Henry G Watson |
| After many attempts to disband the Corps, what was the justification behind keeping it in existence? Who made the decision to keep it? | Regiment could have its own field music group "with the understanding that the individuals concerned must maintain proficiency in their primary MOS"; Sec. of Army Wilbur M. Brucker |
| What happened on 23 June 1960? | FDC played "Happy Birthday" on Sec. of the Army Wilbur M. Brucker's lawn |
| Whose Inauguration parade was the first for the corps? | President John F. Kennedy |
| What were some memorable performances for the early members of FDC? | Deep River Muster; Colonial Williamsburg; National Press Club; Today Show; Mitch Miller Show; Ed Sullivan Show; One month tour of Europe |
| Who was the Corps' first Bandmaster? | CW3 Walter Kinney |
| When and how did the Corps begin to grow? What major event contributed? | In the 1970s, corps doubled in size when began recruiting members from civilian life.; Bicentennial of the US |
| When did the Corps receive its first SGM? Who was it? | SGM Andrew Alvarez; 1979 |
| When was the base rank of SSG approved? | 1980 |
| When did the first woman join the Old Guard? What was her name and position? | 1982; Sandy Hollowell; fifer |
| What big milestone occurred in 1995? | FDC became its own separate company ofTOG |
| Name all 5 FDC Commanders. | 1995 CW4 Stephen Campbell; 1996-2004 CW3 Jeanne Pace (promoted CW4 in 2000, CW5 in 2004); 2004-2010 CW3 Gregory Balvanz; 2010-2013 CW4 Frederick Ellwein; 2013-present CW2 Joseph Newby (promoted 2015 CW3) |
| What were the roles that members of the FDC played in 2001 during the terrorist attacks? | Liaison Officers at MDW Emergency Operations Center; additional sec. on Ft. Myer and certain access points on post; helped est. command and control system at Pentagon crash site; vol. in work force to removed remains of those killed in attack (Pentagon) |
| When was FDC awarded a Superior Unit Award? What was it for? | 26 Jan 2005 - 30 July 2009 for "outstanding meritorious service in support of US Army public relations and outreach initiatives".(1)musical supp for Army&Joint Military ceremonies(2)bolster rela. btwn Army & civ. comm.(3)preserving nation musical heritage |
| What month were the historical trumpets created? | November 2011 |
| What happened on 2 March 2017? | MSG Sandra Quaschnick promoted to FDC's first 1SG |
| When were the historical ensembles founded? | Flutes 2013; Trumpets 2011 |
| What are some capabilities of the Historical Ensembles? | signals and flourishes; atmosphere and entrance music; educational presentations; recitals and concerts where one or both groups can be featured |
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